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The Flash Flood Warning for St. Croix will continue until 5:00 AM AST.[FLASH FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED]
Flash Flood Warning continues for Frederiksted VI and Christiansted VI until 5:00 AM AST.
Aviso de Inundación Repentina continúa Frederiksted VI, Christiansted VI hasta las 5:00 AM AST.
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Diamond Ruby behind Island Center need some attention. Soon we won't be able to access our homes.
A flash flood warning is in effect for St. Croix until 8:00 PM AST.Flash Flood Warning including Frederiksted VI and Christiansted VI until 8:00 PM AST #USVIWX ... See MoreSee Less
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A DPW Crew on St. Croix cleaned guts and swales on Hill street and Queen street in Frederiksted. ... See MoreSee Less
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Such a small island and What a shame that public work can’t have this things clean all year round and have roads in better conditions and the Government never have money to clean or fix things in the Island everyone in the government in higher positions within the government, the only thing they do is just steal the money for the people of the island 
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In line with the administrative leave granted by the Governor, the Department of Public Works will close its offices via the following schedule:
Wednesday, May 1: St. Thomas/St. John closed at 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 2: St. Thomas/St. John closed.
Friday, May 3: Territory-wide offices closed.
DPW will re-open on Monday, May 6, 2024. ... See MoreSee Less
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DPW construction crews built and painted the reviewing stand in the Post Office Square for the upcoming St. Thomas Carnival parades. ... See MoreSee Less
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VITRAN St. Thomas is offering extended Paratransit/ADA Services this week to allow passengers to attend the St. Thomas Carnival Village. At the request of the Office of the Governor’s ADA Coordinator, starting Tuesday, April 30, and continuing through Friday, May 3, services will be available until 8 pm.
The pickup and drop-off location will be at the bus stop across from the U.S.V.I Legislature Building. All passengers must be at the pickup point by 8 p.m.
Passengers using Paratransit/ADA Services must be certified by VITRAN. Contact VITRAN at (340) 774-5678 in advance to schedule your reservations. ... See MoreSee Less
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St Thomas has vitran every day but st Croix don't have vitran every day even the 3 vitran on till 8
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advising the community of a road closure on the Melvin Evans Highway scheduled for next week. The closure, which will take place from Monday, April 29, 2024 to Thursday, May 2, 2024 between 9 and 11 a.m., will allow the department to complete maintenance along the highway and median. The clearing/maintenance schedule is as follows:
Monday, April 29 to Tuesday April 30, 2024 -- Sunny Isle Intersection to Clifton Hill Intersection.
Wednesday, May 1 to Thursday, May 2, 2024 -- Clifton Hill Intersection to East Airport Road.
Both lanes in the respective area of the highway will be closed while work is in progress. Flaggers will be on-site to aid motorists as they traverse through the area. Motorists are asked to used alternate routes while work is in progress. The Department of Public Works appreciates the community's patience as they work to improve road conditions throughout the territory. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Department of Public Works advises the community of upcoming road closures and parking allowances for the 2024 St. Thomas Carnival festivities.
Main Street Parking - Parking will be allowed for compact cars ONLY on Dronningens Gade W (Main Street), starting near Cardow Jewelers and ending at Store Tvaer Gade. Motorists can also park their compact vehicles on the northern segment of Raadet’s Gade. This will be allowed starting Friday, April 26, and ending on Saturday, May 4,
between the hours of 7 p.m. and 4 a.m. J’ouvert morning parking will also be allowed.
Soka Elements J’ouvert Block Party - Various sections along Airboat Way will be closed in preparation for the J’ouvert Block Party. See the map for more information.
Section 1 Parking - Closes on Monday, April 29 at 6:30 A.M.
Section 2 Parking - Closes on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 A.M.
Airboat Way Road - Closes on Wednesday, May 1 at 12:30 A.M.
Food Fair - Wednesday, May 1 - One Way traffic will be implemented starting from the intersection of Addie Ottley Drive and Nisky Lane (near Doctor's Choice Pharmacy) and ending at the intersection of Airport Road & Sarah Hill.
J'ouvert - Thursday, May 2 - All Lanes Closed - Starting from the intersection of Crown Mountain Road and Veterans Drive and ending at the Veterans Drive and Beltjen Road intersection. This also includes all arteries leading onto Veterans Drive.
Adults Parade - Saturday, May 4 - Kronprindsens Gade (Main Street) Closed from near the old VITELCO building and ending at Hospital Gade. This also includes all arteries leading onto Main Street.
Motorists and pedestrians are urged to traverse these areas with caution. ... See MoreSee Less
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